A tale as old as time – an athlete suffers a devastating knee injury, and their dreams are suddenly in jeopardy. Whether it’s an aspiring NFL player, a basketball star, or a weekend warrior, damage to the knee’s articular cartilage can bring everything to a painful halt.
Unlike other tissues in the body, cartilage doesn’t heal on its own, increasing the likelihood of long-term issues like osteoarthritis. Until now, treatment options have been limited, but groundbreaking research from the University of Basel and University Hospital Basel offers new hope.